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Karat PackagingKRT -0.89%80 Market Cap is $953.1 Mil as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates KRT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 419 Packaging & Containers companies, Karat Packaging ranks better than 86.63% on this metric.
Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Karat Packaging's share price for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $33.46. Karat Packaging's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 19.9 Mil. Therefore, Karat Packaging's market cap for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $666.6 Mil.
Karat Packaging's quarterly market cap
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($450.5 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($557.4 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2026 ($557.4 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($666.6 Mil).
Karat Packaging's annual market cap
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($496.1 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($606.3 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($606.3 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($450.5 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Karat Packaging's Enterprise Value for Today is $932.8 Mil.
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Karat Packaging Market Cap Related Terms
Karat Packaging Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Karat Packaging's Market Cap can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Karat Packaging's Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Karat Packaging Market Cap vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Karat Packaging's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Karat Packaging's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Karat Packaging's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Karat Packaging (KRT) has a Market Cap of $953.1 Mil as of Aug. 13, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #56 out of 419 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Karat Packaging's Market Cap too high?
Karat Packaging's current Market Cap is $953.1 Mil. The Packaging & Containers industry median Market Cap is 59.28. Karat Packaging's value of $953.1 Mil is 1507.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #56 out of 419 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Karat Packaging has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Karat Packaging's Market Cap compare to PACK and MYE?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Karat Packaging ranks #56 out of 419 companies for Market Cap. This places Karat Packaging in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 59.28. Karat Packaging's value of $953.1 Mil is 1507.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Market Cap among Packaging & Containers companies is 59.28, based on 419 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Karat Packaging's current Market Cap of $953.1 Mil is 1507.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Karat Packaging and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Market Cap is 59.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Karat Packaging's current Market Cap is $953.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Karat Packaging stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karat Packaging (KRT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.36, compared to a current price of $47.82 — trading 52.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is $953.1 Mil and 1507.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 59.28. Karat Packaging's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Karat Packaging (KRT), the current Market Cap is $953.1 Mil as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Karat Packaging (KRT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Karat Packaging stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $47.82 is trading 52.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.36.
GuruFocus considers Karat Packaging to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KRT:
Market Cap: $953.1 Mil
GF Value™: $31.36 vs. price of $47.82 (52.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1507.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#56 of 419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KRT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Karat Packaging Inc is a distributor and manufacturer of disposable foodservice products and related items, including containers, bags, tableware, cups, lids, cutlery, straws, specialty beverage ingredients, gloves, and janitorial supplies, available in plastic, paper, biopolymer-based, and other compostable forms. The Company focuses on environmentally friendly products and provides customized solutions including product development, design, printing, and logistics services. It serves customers through chains and distributors, retail, and e-commerce/online, and operates in the manufacturing and distribution of single-use food and beverage products, as well as specialty food and beverage products and restaurant and warehouse supplies.
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